Are the ingredients "citric acid" and "natural flavors" always MSG?

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Originally Posted by Linda Well I checked the company website and the brand I used last night does not have msg. Nonetheless, I'm going back to my usual salsa with only defineable and recognizeable ingredients. I wonder what "natural flavor" means to the average industrial food manufacturer . . .

My dh (RegGuheert on the WTM boards) is very sensitive to MSG, and sometimes gets a headache from food with natural flavors. We usually avoid it. Unfortunately, I believe that unless their product contains Monosodium Glutamate, a company will tell you it is "MSG Free." We've seen foods that say "MSG Free" on the label that contain soy protein isolate or other ingredients that contain processed free glutamic acid, the part of MSG that gives you headaches.

Because it is really hard to tell, we usually avoid products that contain natural flavors. Exceptions to this are Hellman's mayo and those that say things like "natural vanilla (or raspberry, rosemary, etc.) flavor." We buy the Hellman's because the Spectrum regular-fat organic mayo was just too expensive. 

We make our own salsa with home-grown tomatoes, peppers, onions, etc., and can it in the summer. If we run out we buy Muir Glen salsa. It's tasty and available from our natural foods co-op and from Amazon.

Sorry about your headache. MSG headaches are no fun at all.

GardenMom




Natural flavor and spices is definitely the worst, IME ... almost always contain high amounts. Citric acid including citrate as in magnesium citrate or other supplements with citrate may or may not contain free glutamic acid. It's a bit of a coin toss. Even then, citric acid when it does contain free glutamic acid seems to have lower amounts of free glutamic acid as spices or natural flavor. 

I pretty much gave up in that 95% of all processed foods contain MSG. The only question is how much they contain and reading the labels really won't tell you how much, IME. Also, the free glutamic acid found in liquid such as soups, protein powders, etc. are the worst. Definitely beware of those. They get into the blood stream and thus penetrate the blood brain barrier in much higher conentrations ... something along those lines. When eating free glutamic acid in solid food, it's more likely to lead to wanting to use the restroom ... causes your colon to spasm.

Here's a good list of free glutamic acid. I could be mistaken but for those in Europe, the European numbers containing free glutamic acid is much higher than posted at the bottom of this list. 

Hidden Names for MSG

The following substances contain the highest percentage of factory created free glutamate, with MSG containing 78%:

MSG Gelatin Calcium Caseinate 
Monosodium glutamate Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein (HVP) Textured Protein 
Monopotassium glutamate Hydrolyzed Plant Protein (HPP) Yeast Extract 
Glutamate Autolyzed Plant Protein Yeast food or nutrient 
Glutamic Acid Sodium Caseinate Autolyzed Yeast 
Vegetable Protein Extract Senomyx (wheat extract labeled as artificial flavor) 


The following substances contain some factory created free glutamate in varying amounts. Please note that some food labels list several of these items, which can add up to a considerable and dangerous amount in one product:

Malted Barley (flavor) Natural Flavors, Flavors, Flavoring Modified food starch 
Barley malt Reaction Flavors Rice syrup or brown rice syrup 
Malt Extract or Flavoring Natural Chicken, Beef, or Pork, Flavoring "Seasonings" (Most assume this means salt, pepper, or spices and herbs, which sometimes it is.) Lipolyzed butter fat 
Maltodextrin, dextrose, dextrates Soy Sauce or Extract "Low" or "No Fat" items 
Caramel Flavoring (coloring) Soy Protein Corn syrup and corn syrup solids, high fructose corn syrup 
Stock Soy Protein Isolate or Concentrate Citric Acid (when processed from corn) 
Broth Cornstarch fructose (made from corn) Milk Powder 
Bouillon Flowing Agents Dry Milk Solids 
Carrageenan Wheat, rice, corn, or oat protein Protein Fortified Milk 
Whey Protein or Whey Anything enriched or vitamin enriched Annatto 
Whey Protein Isolate or Concentrate Protein fortified "anything" Spice 
Pectin Enzyme modified proteins Gums (guar and vegetable) 
Protease Ultra-pasteurized dairy products Dough Conditioners 
Protease enzymes Fermented proteins Yeast Nutrients 
Lecithin Gluten and gluten flour Protein powders: whey, soy, oat, rice (as in protein bars shakes and body building drinks) 
Amino acids (as in Bragg's liquid amino acids and chelated to vitamins) Algae, phytoplankton, sea vegetable, wheat/ barley grass powders 


European numbers for glutamate containing additives: 

620 625 
621 627 
622 631 
623 635 
624 

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Paradox,

I had to double check the book "Battling the "MSG myth" and while I didn't find the answer directly as there is so much contradictory information on that subject, from my understanding it's the barley that's almost always added to the wheat is the problem. For instance, when you go to the store and look at all the breads you'll see barley as the ingredient. Most flours but not all are the same ... barley is added. So techinically, you can cook with or make bread out of flour that doesn't contain barley and you'll be fine regarding not getting an msg reaction. 

Also, I wouldn't doubt that there is small amounts of free glutamic acid that isn't bound in wheat. Just like meat juice or seaweed or mushrooms or tomatoes. But again, it's really the barley that's the problem. I could be mistaken but the reason why is the barley is breaking down the wheat creating free glutamic acid. Just like how fermenting something can create free glutamic acid. That's basically what barley is doing. 

With that said, keep in mind that when reading labels on processed foods, when it says gluten, most likely it contains free glutamic acid/MSG ... the food industry is able to make free glutamic acid out of almost anything, lol.






I found the source regarding your question about gluten. Here you go. 

1. Although some people may not agree, I do not believe that gluten should present an MSG problem. What is a problem is that many, if not most flours (not graham or whole wheat flour) include malted barley, sometimes referred to as barley malt, or malt. These ingredients introduce enzymes into the flour and when you use the flour to make bread or something else, the enzymes break down the protein, at least in part, resulting in some processed free glutamic acid (MSG).

If you look at bags of flour in stores you will see malted barley listed on the labels, but that does not mean that it is necessarily in the flour. Apparently, when the wheat is harvested following a very wet season or if the farmer's field is somewhat depleted of nutrients, the flour does not act properly in recipes. Therefore, the flour company adds the malted barley. Since they do not know when or if they will need to add malted barley, they leave it listed on the label.

Hogsdon Mills (on Internet) produces a white flour that is free of malted barley.

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 That's awesome Jdp- thanks! I am starting to realize that there is really no way to avoid it unless I avoid all processed foods (including baked goods) altogether. It seems that there will always be critics of any particular type of diet- veggie vs. meat, raw vs. cooked, dairy or no dairy, fruit vs no fruit...etc etc. It becomes very difficult to actually figure out what to consume. I'm with you that we can't avoid msg completely, but I think it's enough to get rid of as much as is practical.





Hey Paradox,

What's interesting is that once you start eating normal food, food actually tastes a lot different. The blah foods before are more satisfying and the processed foods taste odd and a bit disgusting actually. 

Same with fast food restaurants ... high amounts of free glutamic acid as well as others. Restaurants do the same. 

Here's a quote

"... if you regularly eat a diet of processed foods, whole foods seem to lack flavor. You have become conditioned to think that these chemically altered foods are the norm, when in fact the opposite is true."

http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2010/02/13/david-wolfe-interview.aspx

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(From a member of FlaxSeedOil2 group on Yahoo) (Message #57358 )“Boy, we should be happy to be spared from this. (And another stark reminder of Dr Budwig guidelines.)FOOD ADDITIVE, MSG–THE ADDICTIVE, FATTENING, SLOW POISONING!The food additive MSG (MonoSodium Glutamate) is a slow poison. MSG hides behind 25 or more names, such as “Natural Flavoring.” MSG is even in your favorite coffee from Tim Horton’sand other brand-name coffee-shops!I wondered if there could be an actual chemical causing the massive obesity epidemic, and so did a friend of mine, John Erb. He was a research assistant at the University of Waterloo in Ontario, Canada, and spent years working for the government. He made an amazing discovery while going through scientificjournals for a book he was writing called, The Slow Poisoning of America.In hundreds of studies around the world, scientists were creating obese mice and rats to use in diet or diabetes test studies. No strain of rat or mice is naturally obese, so scientists have to create them. They make these
creatures morbidly obese by injecting them with MSG when they are first born. The MSG triples the amount
of insulin the pancreas creates, causing rats (and perhaps humans) to become obese. They even have a name for the fat rodents they create: “MSG-Treated Rats.”When I heard this, I was shocked. I went into my kitchen and checked cupboards and the refrigerator. MSGwas in everything–the Campbell’s soups, the Hostess Doritos, the Lays flavored potato chips, Top Ramen, Betty Crocker Hamburger Helper, Heinz canned gravy, Swanson frozen prepared meals, and Kraft salad dressings, especially the “healthy low-fat” ones.The items that didn’t have MSG marked on the product label had something called “Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein,”which is just another name for Monosodium Glutamate (MSG).It was shocking to see just how many of the foods we feed our children everyday are filled with this stuff. MSG is hidden under many different names in order to fool those who read the ingredient list, so that they don’t catch on.
(Other names for MSG are “Accent,” “Aginomoto,” “Natural Meat Tenderizer”, etc.)But it didn’t stop there. When our family went out to eat, we started asking at the restaurants what menu items contained MSG. Many employees, even the mangers swore they didn’t use MSG. But when we asked for the ingredient list, which they grudgingly provided, sure enough, MSG and Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein were everywhere. Burger King, McDonalds, Wendy’s Taco Bell, every restaurant–even the sit-down eateries like TGIF,Chili’s, Applebee’s, and Denny’s use MSG in abundance. Kentucky Fried Chicken seemed to be the WORST offender. MSG was in every chicken dish, salad dressing, and gravy.
No wonder I loved to eat that coating on the skin–their secret spice was MSG!So why is MSG in so many of the foods we eat? ist it a preservative, or a vitamin?Not according to my friend John Erb. In his book , The Slow Poisoning of America, he said that MSG is added to the food for the addictive effect it has on the human body. Even the the propaganda website sponsored by the food manufacturers lobby group supporting MSG explains that the reason they add it to food is to make people eat more.A study of the elderly showed that older people eat more of the foods that it is added. The Glutamate Association lobbying group says eating more is a benefit to the elderly, but what does it do to the rest of us?“Betcha can’t eat [just] one,” takes on a whole new meaning where MSG is concerned! And we wonder why the nation is overweight!The MSG manufacturers themselves admit that it addicts people to their products. it makes people choose their product over others, and makes people eat more of it than they woul if MSG wasn’t added.Not only is MSG scientifically proven to cause obesity, it is an addictive substance. Since its introduction into the American food supply fifty years ago, MSG has been added in larger and larger doses to the pre-packaged meals, soups, snacks and fast foods we are tempted to eat everyday.The FDA has set no limits on how much of it can be added to food. They claim it’s safe to eat in any amount. But how can they claim its’ safe when there are hundreds of scientific studies with titles like these:
“The monosodium glutamate (MSG) obese rat as a model for the study of exercise in obesity.” Gobatto CA,
Mello MA, Souza CT, Riberio IA. Res Commun Mol PatholPharmacol. 2002“Adrenalectomy abolishes the food-induced hypothalamic serotonin release in both normal and monasodium glutamate-obese rats.” Guimaraes RB, Telles MM, Coelho VB, Mori C, Nascimento CM, Ribeiro. Brain Res Bull 2002 Aug.“Obesity induced by neonatal monosodium glutamate treatment in spontaneously hypertensive rats. An animal model of multiple risk factors.”
Iwase M, Yamamoto M, link K, Ichikawa K, Shinohara N, Yoshinari Fujishima. Hypertens Res. 1998 Mar.“Hyppothalamic lesion induced by injection of monosodium glutamate in suckling period and subsequent development of obesity.” Tanaka K, Shimada M, Nakao K Kusunoki. Exp Neurol 1978 Oct.No, the date of that last study was not a typo; it was published in 1978. Both the “medical research community” and “foodmanufacturers” have known about the side effects of MSG for decades.Many more the studies mentioned in John Erb’s book link MSG to diabetes, migraines and headaches, autism, ADHD, and
even Alzheimers.
So what can we do to stop the food manufacturers from dumping this fattening and addictive MSG into our food supply and causing the obesity epidemic we now see?“Sever months ago, John Erb took his book and his concerns to one of the highest government health officials in Canada. While he was sitting in the government office, the official told him, “Sure, I know how bad MSG is. I wouldn’t touch the stuff.” But this top-level government official refuses to tell the public what he knows.
The big media doesn’t want to tell the public either, fearing issues with their advertisers. It seems that the fallout on the fast food industry may hurt their profit margin. The food producers and restaurants have
been addicting us to their products for years, and now we are paying the price for it. our children should not be
cursed with obesity caused by an addictive food additive.But what can I do about it? I’m just one voice! What can I do to stop the poisoning of our children, while our governments are insuring financial protection for the industry that is poisoning us?This message is going out to everyone I know in an attempt to tell you the truth that the corporate-owned politicians and media won’t tell you. The best way you can help to save yourself and your children from this drug-induced epidemic is to forward this article to everyone. With any luck, it will circle the globe before
politicians can pass the legislation protecting those who are poisoning us.The food industry learned a lot from the tobacco industry. Imagine if big tobacco had a bill like this in place before someone blew the whistle on nicotine? If you are one of the few who can still believe that MSG is good for us and you don’t believe what John Erb has to say, then SEE FOR YOURSELF! Go to The National Library of MedicineType in the words, “MSG Obese” and read a few of the 115 medical studies that appear.We the public do not want to be rats in one giant experiment, and we do not approve of food that makes us into a nation of obese, lethargic, addicted sheep, feeding the food industry’s bottom line while waiting for the heart transplant,the diabetic-induced amputation, blindness, or other obesity-induced, life-threatening disorders.With your help we can put an end to this poison.Do your part in forwarding this message and by word of mouth, or by distribution of this printout to your friends all over the world and stop this “Slow Poisoning of Mankind” by the packaged food industry.Food additive – Sodium Nitrite
This chemical is used to cure and preserve meats and it is toxic.
It’s role is to remove oxygen from the blood.
Sodium nitrite is also suspected of playing a role in the development of colon cancer, migraines and chronic obstructive lung disease.Avoid food containing sodium nitrite or other chemicals.

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Date: Fri, 15 Jun 2012 22:51:44 +0000 Natural repellants  Recent studies have linked DEET-based mosquito repellents to brain and neurological damage. So how do you avoid the mosquitoes and the dangerous effects of DEET? While Mother Nature offers dozens of different options, here are some of my top natural mosquito repellents:
1. Citronella—the old standby—use only pure essential oil of citronella—not fragrance oil. Oils purchased in bulk for burning are not adequate for applying topically to your skin. For your skin it is best to get a high quality citronella essential oil from a natural food store.
2. Soy oil—The New England Journal of Medicine reported that natural repellents made of soybean oil are just as effective as DEET-containing repellents. Soy oil is inexpensive and easy to find, making it an excellent choice. Plus, it is an excellent body moisturizer. As an aside, research shows that an ingredient in soy can slow the growth of body hair when applied topically. Choose organic soy oil if possible.
3. Catnip—an Iowa State University research group showed that the essential oil found in the herb catnip is about 10 times more effective than DEET in repelling mosquitoes in the laboratory.
Discover the mosquito repellent that the US National Research Council states is more effective than DEET…

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4. NEEM seed oil, or “neem oil” is extracted from a plant that grows in India. An ingredient in Neem seed oil has also been found to be more effective than DEET by researchers at the Malaria Institute in India. Both the US National Research Council and the Journal of the American Mosquito Control Association have confirmed this finding.
5. Lavender essential oil smells great and is a commonly used and effective mosquito repellent.
6. Garlic—eat lots of fresh garlic—mosquitoes can’t stand the stuff.
I mix some of the essential oils into an unscented and natural moisturizer which I rub onto my skin prior to heading outdoors. There are likely some pre-made products with these ingredients at your local health food store.
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For many years now, my favorite source of omega-3 fats has been krill oil. Every time a new study about krill oil hits the journals, its list of health benefits grows longer and the differences between fish oil and krill oil become more pronounced.Krill oil is often compared to fish oil as a source of animal-based omega-3 fats.But krill consistently comes out on top in the research—and the latest study published in the July 2011 issue of Frontiers in Geneticsⁱ is no exception. This study compared the livers of mice fed krill oil to those fed fish oil by looking at the gene expression triggered by each.Researchers found that krill oil is VASTLY superior to fish oil when it comes to influencing your genes. What do your genes have to do with your metabolism? Everything! Every aspect of your metabolism is controlled by how your genes express themselves.

New Study Shows Krill Oil Flips on Key Metabolic Genes

Genes have "switches" that can be flipped on and off, which control virtually every biochemical process in your body. And nutrients like omega-3 fats control those switches. Your liver plays a major role in controlling how your body uses carbohydrates and lipids, utilizing omega-3 and omega-6 fats to sense your nutritional state and influence gene expression accordingly.Fatty acids help to direct key metabolic processes such as glucose production, lipid synthesis, cellular energy, oxidation, and dozens of others. We now know that various types and sources of omega-3 fat affect liver tissue differently, which is what this study was designed to examine.Krill oil actually influences your metabolism and genes to improve! The referenced study found that, although both fish oil and krill oil contain omega-3s, they differ greatly in how they affect the genes controlling your metabolism. Krill oil:

• Enhances glucose metabolism in your liver, whereas fish oil does not
• Promotes lipid metabolism, whereas fish oil does not
• Helps regulate the mitochondrial respiratory chain, whereas fish oil does not
• Decreases cholesterol synthesis, whereas fish oil increases it

So, krill will help lower your triglyceride and cholesterol levels and increase your energy production, whereas fish oil does neither and in fact may even raise your cholesterol level, according to the latest research. According to the researchers:

"Elevated hepatic glucose production is associated with metabolic disease in humans (Natali and Ferrannini, 2006), and we observed that krill oil supplementation favorably alters the expression of genes regulating hepatic glucose metabolism."

Prior studies show that krill oil may lower your blood glucose level by increasing glucose uptake by tissues other than your liver. In another study that directly compared krill oil with fish oil, krill oil was significantly more effective in reducing liver triglyceride levels. These studies all suggest krill oil may offer significant benefits for those with the metabolic dysregulation seen in obesity and type 2 diabetes—which is a problem of epidemic proportions in today's world.Omega-3 fats affect your cellular health and DNA chiefly by how they influence your cell membranes. It is these cell membranes that are critical in switching your genes on and off, because the membranes contain receptors that respond to hormones and other agents, and these are affected by the fatty acids on their surface. Your cell membranes contain EPA, DHA and phospholipids, and all help to shuttle molecules into and out of your cells. Therefore, having ample high quality fatty acids in your system is crucial to keeping your cell membranes working like well-oiled little machines.

Other Advantages of Krill

It is important to understand that krill oil has a number of other advantages over fish oil:

1. Some studies have shown that krill oil may be 48 times more potent than fish oil. This means you need far less of it than fish oil, as confirmed by a 2011 study published in the journal Lipidsⁱⁱ.
2. This is because krill oil contains phospholipids, so the omega-3 fats are already in the form that your body can use. This bioavailability means krill oil is absorbed very quickly and crosses your blood-brain barrier, so is able to reach important brain structures. Also, phospholipids are one of the principle compounds in high-density lipoproteins (HDL), which you want more of.
3. Fish oil is quite prone to oxidation, and oxidation leads to the formation of free radicals. Consuming free radicals further increases your need for antioxidants. Fish oil is weak in antioxidant content, whereas krill oil is rich in antioxidants. Krill oil containsastaxanthin—probably the most potent antioxidant in nature—which is why it is so stable and resistant to oxidation.
4. Many, if not most, fish and fish oil are now contaminated with mercury and other heavy metals; even fish that is thousands of miles away from coal plants and other environment-polluting industries. Antarctic krill is not prone to this contamination.
5. Krill is also far more sustainable as a food source than is fish because it's the largest biomass in the world, making krill harvestingone of the most sustainable practices on the planet.

Could Omega-3 Deficiency be Killing More People than Breast Cancer?

Three studies in 2009 showed that omega-3 fat deficiency might cause or contribute to up to 96,000 premature deaths each year. Compare that number to the estimated 40,000 women who die from breast cancer in the U.S. annuallyⁱⁱⁱ, and the implications of omega-3 deficiency become quite clear.Omega-3 fats from krill have been shown to be far more effective than fish oil in reducing fat levels in your heart and liver. The latest study adds to the mountain of research that krill oil can lower your risk for metabolic syndrome, obesity, type-2 diabetes, andcardiovascular disease.In one study, krill oil was found to reduce fat levels in the hearts of rats by 42 percent, compared to just two percent for fish oil. Similarly, krill was found to reduce fat in the liver by 60 percent, compared to 38 percent for fish oil. The buildup of fat in your liver can lead to insulin sensitivity, metabolic syndrome and eventually full-blown type 2 diabetes, just as the buildup of fat in your heart can predispose you to a heart attack.

Krill Oil Can Also Help Protect Your Brain

Some omega-3 fats—especially DHA—are critical for your nervous system, particularly your brain. DHA is converted into substances called neuroprotectins. Alzheimer's disease is associated with a shortage of these neuroprotectins. Fats make up about two-thirds of your brain tissue. Myelin, the protective sheath that covers your neurons, is composed of 30 percent protein and 70 percent fat. These fats are not just important for adults. Omega-3s are crucial for proper brain and eye development in infants and children.Two different studies have shown that taking 800 to 900 mg of DHA per day for 16 to 24 weeks resulted in significant improvements in memory, verbal fluency scores, and rate of learning.Low concentrations of EPA and DHA are known to accelerate cognitive decline and increase your risk for mood swings and mood disorders. Those suffering from depression have been found to have lower levels of omega-3 in their blood, compared to nondepressed individuals. A 2010 study involving 46 depressed elderly women^iv concluded that omega-3 supplementation can improve quality of life and effectively treat depression.According to a report published in 2007 in the Alternative Medicine Review^v, DHA and EPA in krill oil can lessen a variety of brain and mental disorders, including autism and dyslexia. DHA also protects your cells from gene mutations that can lead to brain diseases such as Parkinson's and some forms of Alzheimer's disease, by preventing "misfolding" of certain proteins that occur as a result of those mutations.

Krill Oil is a Potent Anti-Inflammatory

A major reason krill oil has such impressive benefits is that it powerfully reduces inflammation in your body. They produce compounds called resolvins and protectins, which help quell inflammation before it can do too much damage to your tissues. Several studies have been published on the remarkable effectiveness of krill oil in combating inflammation-related disorders, such as arthritis.One 2011 study in the Journal of Clinical Nutrition found that women with the highest omega-3 levels had a 44 percent reduced risk of dying from inflammatory diseases. Studies have proven krill oil's ability to reduce pain, stiffness, and functional impairment in people with inflammatory disorders in just one to two weeks^vi and reduce the symptoms for both rheumatoid and osteoarthritis sufferers^vii, viii.

The Verdict is in: Krill Oil May Help with Literally DOZENS of Diseases

GreenMedInfo.com now lists more than than 25 different diseases krill may help prevent or reverse. Of course, if you extend the search to include everything related to omega-3 fats, the list of benefits expands even more, since the gifts of krill oil include everything known to be good about omega-3s. The implications are truly profound, and I'm sure you'll be seeing much more krill research in the future. The following table includes links to a number of studiesspecific to krill oil, by disease. There is much more information about krill and omega-3 fats on the GreenMedInfo website.

Cardiovascular disease, hyperlipidemia	Inflammation, and C-Reactive Protein	Oxidative stress
Arthritis: Osteoarthritis and Rheumatoid arthritis (RA)	Metabolic syndrome, including obesity and fatty liver	Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) and dysmenorrhea
Brain disease: Cognitive dysfunction, memory loss, brain aging, learning disorders and ADHD	Cancer	Kidney disease

A Final Note on Krill Oil Supplements

Please remember that I don't advocate taking large amounts of supplements. It is far better to receive you nutrients from food. If it weren't for the polluted waterways of the world, I would recommend getting your omega-3 fats from fish rather than supplements, but unfortunately, most fish are now so contaminated with mercury and other toxins, I just cannot recommend it any longer.As you can see from the research above, animal-based omega-3 fats are essential for optimal health. I recommend you consider taking a high quality omega-3 supplement, and I think krill oil is your best option.The only kind of krill oil I recommend is from genuine Antarctic krill. Look for a brand that is cold-processed, which preserves its biological benefits. Please make sure that hexane is not used to extract the oil from the krill as some of the most popular krill oils on the market use this dangerous chemical agent. It should also be free of heavy metals, PCBs, dioxins and other contaminants. You should also make sure the krill you take is harvested in compliance with international conservation standards.

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could be a hernia. don't say it's a cystocoele when you go to a doctor. at your age, hernia is more common. Don't be too scared. But a doctor's appointment would really help relieving your worries. I can't recommend any non- medical treatment, though.I think this is what you have, and you need to go to another nurse, or your own doctor, right away. If they won't examine you, you need to be sure you can explain all the symptoms, and you should also let them know that you think it is the cystoceles. If one nurse turns you down, go to another. You need this looked at!!!dont worry go to a doctor and try to see what is wrong. it is important to go so please do. look, dont worry so much and it might turn out regular or somethingSweetie its ok to be scared,AND the nurse was/is a nut.You are never to young to "have"anything.Just go to the ER of see an OBGYN asap.Like Monday.IF your uterous perforates(sp)you could start heavy life threatening bleedingAlso your bladder could be damaged by simple neglect-not your neglect!.Everything inside is held together by muscle and tendon,they dont need to be overstreched.take care of YOU I'd like to have a wee chat with that "nurse".I'm actually angry.Just have a friend take you to ER okay. Write us back and lets us know your ok,please.Love and Prayers ,J





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Laser AcupunctureNew research reveals that ultra-low-level violet laser stimulation of acupuncture point Du-20 (Baihui) changes the heart rate. A 405nm wavelength laser beam at an output power of 1mW (continuous mode) was directed at Du-20 (Baihui, GV-20) on laboratory rats. There was an acute on/off effect when activating the laser beam. When on, the laser beam significantly lowered the heart rate. Results were measured by electrocardiograms using an HRV Medilog AR12 system. The acupuncture point Du-20 was located “at the continuation of the line connecting the highest points of the ear, on the median line of the head.”
The researchers note that laser acupuncture “can modulate physiological and neurovegetative parameters after stimulating the Baihui acupuncture point” and that there was a “clear on/off-effect when the laser was activated/deactivated.” Given the controlled predictability of laser acupuncture stimulation on bodily function, the researchers from the Medical University of Graz, Austria and the Institute of Acupuncture and Moxibustion at the China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences conclude that low-level laser acupuncture can be used in clinical studies.

Ear Acupuncture Benefits The Heart – New Research

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Researchers have discovered that auricular acupuncture benefits the heart by increasing heart rate variability (HRV). HRV is the body’s ability to regulate the time interval between heart beats and is an index of the body’s ability to maintain control of the heart beat rate andEar Acupuncture rhythm through vagus nerve activity. A lowering of HRV is found in unhealthy and highly stressed individuals. Acupuncture’s ability to raise HRV is of importance because reduced HRV is linked to mortality after myocardial infarction, congestive heart failure, diabetic neuropathy and low survival rates in premature babies. A reduction of HRV is also common in patients with PTSD (post-traumatic stress syndrome) and for individuals with increased heart rates due to stress.
Acupuncture’s ability to raise HRV was measured using electrocardiograms (ECGs) and an HRV Mediolog AR12 system. The evidence-based research concludes that “HRV changes significantly during auricular acupuncture…” and that “HRV total increases during auricular acupuncture….” The research team, based in China and Austria, measured significant increases in HRV when needling Ear-Shenmen (earpoint: Heart). Ear-Shenmen is located on the external ear at the bifurcating point between the superior and inferior antihelix crus at the lateral third of the triangular fossa. In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Ear-Shenmen is used for sedation, relaxing the mind, pain relief and clearing the heart.
Researchers from the International Society for Autonomic Neuroscience discovered similar results last year. They measured that needling acupuncture point CV17 increases HRV. They concluded that acupuncture at CV17 “causes the modulation of cardiac autonomic function.” The research measured the mechanism by which acupuncture at CV17 is able to activate the autonomic nervous system to control the heart rate by increasing vagal activity.

Can endometriosis cause shooting pain from the left side of the belly button down to the vagina?

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Can endometriosis cause shooting pain from the left side of the belly button down to the vagina?
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yesAbsolutely, it is often a very painful condition. Pain can be anywhere in pelvic and vaginal region. Especially during, but not necessarily only during ovulation and menstruation.

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What causes endometriosis to develop into cancer?
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Hi Leah. Sorry to read about your aunt and your mum. I hope they are doing better now.
I am a nurse and a fellow, longtime sufferer of endometriosis. Many things contribute to whether or not someone gets cancer, this could include (but isn't limited to): genetics, smoking/alcohol/drug consumption, amount of exposure to sunlight, dietary habits, etc (the list is long). Cancers and tumours that spread have certain characteristics as well. For example a tumour/s has an excellent blood supply, which it can create itself. Cancerous cells can easily break off and travel through the blood stream or lymphatic system. Some cancers run in families and occur in the same places (I once knew a nurse who said most of her family had suffered from lip melanomas or had died from them). Tumours can also grow extremely fast, others are slow growing. There is no rule of thumb saying someone will/will not get cancer, although some people have more risk factors, ie: smoking cigarettes for 30 years will put you at more risk for lung diseases/disorders and lung cancer.
If endometriosis is controlled, it probably will not evolve into cancer. However if left unchecked, the cells migrate to other parts of the body and could evolve into cancer (endometrial cells are highly migratory). I even read of a case in a nursing journal where a woman had bleeding from her ear every month, and it turned out she had endometrial cells in her ear which were bleeding when she menstruated!
The percentage of getting endometrial cancer from having endometriosis is anywhere from 40 - 70%. But nobody can give you absolute statistical numbers - they would probably frighten you anyway. For instance, just because you have endometriosis doesn't mean you WILL get endometrial cancer. Nobody can say if someone will or will not get cancer. Some people seem more predisposed to cancers than others, even when they lead a healthy lifestyle and have no or minimal risk factors (for reasons still largely unknown).
Getting cancer also depends upon your lifestyle. Your best bet is to control heavy bleeding (oral contraceptives can do this), eat healthy, don't smoke, cut down (or cut out) caffeine, limit alcohol, etc (you know the drill). Also control stress, like do yoga, pilates, exercise 3 x a week and don't get overly upset about things.
Worrying about whether or not you get cancer is fruitless. If you do get it, you can deal with it then. BUT MOST IMPORTANT OF ALL: have regular pap smears - and for all you so called 'medical' buffs out there with no health degree - no, pap smears DO NOT detect endometrial cancer, but changes in the cell/tissue structure (this is one way to catch abnormalities or cancer/s early). Only laparoscopies and a biopsy/ies can detect endometrial cells or cancer. For any severe abdominal pain, unexplained, persistent bleeding, abnormal/unusual bloating, persistent nausea and/or vomiting, referred back or flank pain (any symptom or any pain unusual for you, or which you are worried about), see a Dr ASAP or attend your nearest emergency department immediately. Also most cancers have excellent treatment nowadays, so don't worry too much. Get out there and enjoy life as you are only 24!
Good luck.

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Q&A: What r the household treatment methods for uterine prolapse?

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What r the household treatment methods for uterine prolapse?
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take 2 or 3 pillow place your leg on the pillow while sleeping (descending).like this /.do some slow excersice for hip.

is a heart murmer and mitral valve prolapse the same thing and what methods of treatment exist if severe?
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These are not the same.
A murmur signifies a sound from the heart which often indicates a heart disease.Murmur sometimes in healthy individuals too,then it is called an innocent murmur.
A mitral valve prolapse will produce a murmur. If the prolapse is severe,then only effective treatment would be surgery.A heart murmur may exist for a variety of reasons. Mitral valve prolapse is only one possible cause of a heart murmer.

Mitral valve prolapse (MVP) is a common heart disorder. It occurs when the valve between your heart's left upper chamber (left atrium) and the left lower chamber (left ventricle) doesn't close properly. When the left ventricle contracts, the valve's leaflets bulge (prolapse) upward or back into the atrium. Mitral valve prolapse sometimes leads to blood leaking backward into the left atrium, a condition called mitral valve regurgitation.

The abnormal sound made by the blood leaking back into the left atrium (the regurgitation) is referred to as a "murmur".

Mitral valve prolapse affects slightly more than 2 percent of adults in the United States. Men and women appear to develop MVP in similar numbers.

In most people, mitral valve prolapse is harmless and doesn't require treatment or changes in lifestyle. It also doesn't shorten your life expectancy. In some people with mitral valve prolapse, however, the progression of the disease requires treatment.

Treatments and drugs:
Most people with mitral valve prolapse, particularly people without symptoms, don't require treatment.

If you develop symptoms, your doctor might prescribe certain medications to treat MVP-related chest pain, heart rhythm abnormalities or other complications. Some medications you might be prescribed include:

(1) Beta blockers. These drugs help prevent irregular heartbeats. They work by blocking the effects of the hormone epinephrine, also known as adrenaline. As a result, the heart beats more slowly and with less force, thereby reducing blood pressure. Beta blockers also help blood vessels relax and open up to improve blood flow.

(2) Aspirin. If you have mitral valve prolapse and have a history of strokes, your doctor might prescribe aspirin to reduce the risk of blood clots.

(3) Prescription anticoagulants (blood thinners). These medications — warfarin (Coumadin) is commonly used — prevent your blood from clotting. If you have atrial fibrillation, a history of heart failure or a history of strokes, your doctor may suggest these drugs. They must be taken exactly as prescribed.

Surgical treatment for mitral valve prolapse:
Though most people with mitral valve prolapse don't need surgery, your doctor may suggest surgery if you have severe mitral valve regurgitation with or without symptoms. The risk of severe mitral regurgitation is enlargement of your heart's main pumping chamber (the left ventricle). This can eventually weaken your heart, preventing it from effectively pumping blood. If regurgitation goes on too long your heart may be too weak for surgery.

Surgery may consist of either traditional (open heart) surgery or non-invasive surgical procedures. The type of surgical Mitral valve repair must be assessed on a case-by-case basis.

Extend treatment to 6 weeks for urethral prolapse. (Chart Review of 31 Girls).: An article from: Family Practice News

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Please help me, I'm so scared!!?

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Please help me, I'm so scared!!?
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could be a hernia. don't say it's a cystocoele when you go to a doctor. at your age, hernia is more common. Don't be too scared. But a doctor's appointment would really help relieving your worries. I can't recommend any non- medical treatment, though.I think this is what you have, and you need to go to another nurse, or your own doctor, right away. If they won't examine you, you need to be sure you can explain all the symptoms, and you should also let them know that you think it is the cystoceles. If one nurse turns you down, go to another. You need this looked at!!!dont worry go to a doctor and try to see what is wrong. it is important to go so please do. look, dont worry so much and it might turn out regular or somethingSweetie its ok to be scared,AND the nurse was/is a nut.You are never to young to "have"anything.Just go to the ER of see an OBGYN asap.Like Monday.IF your uterous perforates(sp)you could start heavy life threatening bleedingAlso your bladder could be damaged by simple neglect-not your neglect!.Everything inside is held together by muscle and tendon,they dont need to be overstreched.take care of YOU I'd like to have a wee chat with that "nurse".I'm actually angry.Just have a friend take you to ER okay. Write us back and lets us know your ok,please.Love and Prayers ,J





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HEY GUYS ITS IS ME DENA!!! JUST WANTING TO LET YOU KNOW THAT I WILL BE DISCUSSING ANY TOPICS TO DO WITH CANCER. I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW WHAT UR FEELINGS AND EXPERIENCES WITH THIS TOPIC ARE. HOPEFULLY WE CAN TRY NOT ONLY TO DISCUSS FEELINGS AND EXPERIENCES BUT ALSO THE MYTHS AND TRUTH OF IT. HOPFULLY WE ALL WILL BE ABLE TO LEARN...NOT EVERYTHING, BUT AT LEAST SOME THINGS THAT WE DIDNT ALREADY HEAR ABOUT. HOPING THAT THIS BLOGG BRINGS ALOT OF INTEREST TO U GUYS.....DENA    

Cystitis

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Cystitis is the medical term for inflammation of the bladder. Most of the time, the inflammation is caused by a bacterial infection, in which case it may be referred to as a urinary tract infection (UTI). A bladder infection can be painful and annoying, and can become a serious health problem if the infection spreads to your kidneys.
Less commonly, cystitis may occur as a reaction to certain drugs, radiation therapy or potential irritants, such as feminine hygiene spray, spermicidal jellies or long-term use of a catheter. Cystitis may also occur as a complication of another illness.
The usual treatment for bacterial cystitis is antibiotics. Treatment for other types of cystitis depends on the underlying cause.SymptomsCystitis signs and symptoms often include:

• A strong, persistent urge to urinate
• A burning sensation when urinating
• Passing frequent, small amounts of urine
• Blood in the urine (hematuria)
• Passing cloudy or strong-smelling urine
• Discomfort in the pelvic area
• A feeling of pressure in the lower abdomen
• Low-grade fever

Causes:Your urinary system includes your kidneys, ureters, bladder and urethra. All play a role in removing waste from your body. Your kidneys — a pair of bean-shaped organs located toward the back of your upper abdomen — filter waste from your blood and regulate the concentrations of many substances. Tubes called ureters carry urine from your kidneys to the bladder, where it's stored until it exits your body through the urethra.
Risk factors Some people are more likely than are others to develop bladder infections or recurrent urinary tract infections. Women are one such group. A key reason is physical anatomy. Women have a shorter urethra than men have, which cuts down on the distance bacteria must travel to reach the bladder.Women at greatest risk of UTIs include those who:

• Are sexually active. Sexual intercourse can result in bacteria being pushed into the urethra.
• Use certain types of birth control. Women who use diaphragms are at increased risk of a UTI. Diaphragms that contain spermicidal agents further increase your risk.
• Are pregnant. Hormonal changes during pregnancy may increase the risk of a bladder infection.

Other risk factors in both men and women include:

• Interference with the flow of urine. This can occur in conditions such as a stone in the bladder or, in men, an enlarged prostate.
• Changes in the immune system. This can occur with conditions such as diabetes, HIV infection and cancer treatment. A lowered immune system increases the risk of bacterial and, in some cases, viral bladder infections.
• Prolonged use of bladder catheters. These tubes may be needed in people with chronic illnesses or in older adults. Prolonged use can result in increased vulnerability to bacterial infections as well as bladder tissue damage.

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